US Bridges

Wind Chime DR over Branch Sycamore Crk

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI W Sycamore School · Structure no. 022200ZW6469001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,105
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wind Chime DR over Branch Sycamore Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Wind Chime DR over Branch Sycamore Crk in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,550 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWind Chime DR
CrossesBranch Sycamore Crk
Location0.3 MI W Sycamore School
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64091, -97.38602
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2019)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wind Chime DR over Branch Sycamore Crk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wind Chime DR over Branch Sycamore Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Wind Chime DR over Branch Sycamore Crk carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Wind Chime DR over Branch Sycamore Crk?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Wind Chime DR over Branch Sycamore Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.